| Welcome to the Reference Desk. Think of this section as a Reference Desk in a library, except this Reference Desk is devoted exclusively to shorebird information. | |
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What
Are Shorebirds? What exactly are shorebirds? What physical traits do shorebirds have? What behaviors do shorebirds have? Where do shorebirds migrate? Why do they migrate? How do shorebirds contribute to a healthy ecosystem? Find out the answers to these questions in this shorebird overview. |
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Shorebird
Profiles Would you like to know what a specific shorebird looks like? What does that species eat? Where does it migrate? The shorebird profiles provide detailed information on species of shorebirds. |
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Shorebird
Videos Be sure to check out these shorebird videos and see how they act in their native habitat. |
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Flyways Flyways are the routes that shorebirds use when they migrate each year. How many flyways are there? Where are they? What are some of the shorebird species that use each flyway? This section provides information on flyways and why they are important to shorebirds. |
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Important
Shorebird Habitats Certain habitat is extremely important to shorebirds. When shorebirds are migrating, stopover points allow them to refuel before they continue their long journey. Nesting grounds are critical for shorebirds to hatch and rear their young. Where are these critical habitats? How are these areas protected? Check out this section for answers to these and other shorebird habitat questions. |
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Shorebirds
and Technology Scientists are still searching for answers to many questions about shorebirds. Understanding where shorebirds live, what they need, and where they travel will increase our ability to conserve them. To assist in their inquiries, biologists turn to technology. |
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Career
Profiles of Shorebird Conservationists What are some of the careers that deal with shorebirds? What do these professionals like best about their jobs? What kind of training did they get to do their job? What is a typical work day like for them? Check out this section to see some of the career profiles that have been posted. |
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Ask
a Biologist Do you have a question about shorebirds that you would like the answer to? We tried to answer many of the questions with the information that is presented on this web site. However, we know that we couldn't answer ALL of your questions. That is why we have this "Ask a Biologist" link. This is where you can ask your shorebird question and get it answered by the experts. |